DUI and being found not guilty, job related

okay this person had a DUI when they were 18, and they were found not guilty. but four years later when they go for a job, it said it was in their record. and they were denied the job, if they were found not guilty,Will it still be on their record?

basically they were denied the job because of their driving record.And they believe the DUI was the reason they were denied.

this is in California by the way.

 

California keeps those on a driving record for 7 years I believe (I used to be an insurance agent and California has special rules about that, and keeps those on record longer than any other state)

 

even if they were found not-guilty.. It would be on there record??

 

It should have been removed if found not guilty. If I were him, I would gather up any documentation he has and head to the DMV to get it straightened out. I've seen quite a few instances where something was dropped, but the DMV never removed it from their record. The DMV is the only one that can do anything about it though. If it is on the record, we assumed it was accurate (over what the individual was telling us)

 

actually this happen in Arizona ,but shes in CA now.

 

Would need to contact the AZ DMV in that case to make sure it has been removed.

 

I believe it's possible for it to show on your record even if found not guilty of criminal DUI. For example if you refuse a breathalizer test you can get your license suspended for that offence even if found not guilty of DUI later in court. If you were also charged & convicted of dangerous driving or running a red light (in addition to the DUI charges) that would still show on your record. Was your friend's license ever temporarily suspended or revoked as a result of the initial charges?

 

It was, i believe..

 

Most courts keep a record of the initial complaint in this case it was a DUI. However, it should also have the verdict which was not guilty. It is odd thou don't get me wrong, but that might not be the reason they where denied a job.-

 

If they were found NOT GUILTY it will NOT be on the drivers record. I work in the legal field... so I know a bit about CA LAW.

 

Wow US law is fffffcccccked up

Next you will be detaining people without trial..... oh wait! You do that! Lol

 

Is it possible that this person actually was found guilty and is just telling friends that they were found not guilty?

 

Yes US laws are very fucked up

 

that can be possible, but I don't think so... why would they lie to me.. but it's possible they can be lying

 

go to the DMV and order an abstract